Perth - Evandale

The community is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 45 and a senior population that has risen to 22% since 2011. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 9.1% of people born overseas—a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Scottish ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language for 94.5% of the population. Only 2.3% of residents use another language at home, which is among the lowest rates for its level.

A large number of residents report having no religion, accounting for 47.7% of the community. This figure has risen significantly by 22 percentage points since 2011.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 39.9% of residents having completed Year 12. However, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen to 14.8% since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,457, which is a little below the national figure. While most incomes are lower than in other areas, the number of households earning $3,000 or more per week has risen to 13.1% since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.1% of residents. Mental health conditions are also slightly more frequent than the national figure.

Volunteering is more common here than nationally, with 15.9% of people participating. The area also has a higher rate of people providing unpaid childcare and housework than most similar areas.

First Nations residents have an unemployment rate of 5.3%, which is much lower than the state and national figures. Typical personal incomes for this group are also well above the Tasmanian and Australian averages.

Family structures are mostly typical, with 53.4% being couples with children. About 25% of people live alone, which is slightly lower than the state average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 40.3% of homes are owned outright, well above the national figure. Renting is far less common here than elsewhere, at only 16.1%.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as only 0.6% of people commute via public transport. It is common for households to have multiple vehicles, and very few homes have no motor vehicle at all.

The population is relatively stable, with 33.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is lower than the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas remain low at 8.2%.

Employment is strong, with an unemployment rate of 3.6% that is lower than both the state and national figures. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, and construction.

The area has a moderate level of overall advantage, scoring 4 out of 10. While it has more businesses than some similar areas, its job skills and education scores are lower than most.

The region is drier than most of Tasmania, with an average annual rainfall of 601mm. It also experiences higher average minimum and maximum temperatures than the state average.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.8. While more than half of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, very few have easy access to health services.